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Dance performances to help youths get to Rio

Bailamos, a dancing fundraiser that celebrates South American and Latino style and flair is set for 6 p.m. to midnight Feb. 1 at the Holiday Resort's La Brasserie. Proceeds will go to help send island youths to World Youth Day in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil in July. There will be performances by David & Tomoe Peele Latin Dance Group; Caliente; and DJ Mario Padilla-Music Equalizer. Tickets are $45 and include a free cocktail and pupus. There also will be giveaway drawings. Tickets are available at Let's Dance Studio across St. John's and Urban Studio in Tamuning (above Gaylord's). For more information call 888-6571.

Give your books to help the public library

The Guam Public Library System is asking the public to donate its good books. The donated books will go through a screening process -- any books that come in and the library doesn't have in circulation will be added to its collections, while all others will be used for the library system's 7th Annual Book Sale. Proceeds will be used to purchase new materials. You can drop your books off at the Nieves M. Flores Memorial Public Library in Hagåtña from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Books will be accepted until Feb. 28. For more information, call 475-4751.

San Diego Chamorros to celebrate culture

The 4th Annual Chamorro Cultural Fest -- a celebration of the food, music, art and dance of the Chamorro people -- will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 23 at the Market Creek Plaza, at 210 Euclid Ave., San Diego. There will be free entertainment and activities, including free cultural workshops. Traditional Chamorro performers and contemporary artists will be on stage, and island vendors will be selling a variety of crafts and gift items. There also will be an "opportunity drawing" for a trip to the Marianas or an iPad. The Chamorro Cultural Fest is organized by Che'lu, a nonprofit San Diego organization. For more information, visit www.CheluSD.org or send an email to info@chelusd.org.

Sign up to help survey river in mid-February

More volunteers are needed this year to help National Park Service biologists perform surveys of the Asan River in mid-February. This is an all-day affair, lasting five or six days a week for three weeks, so there will be many opportunities to help. No experience is necessary, but volunteers must be in good physical condition, capable of hiking and carrying a pack through rough and slippery terrain. Volunteers should also be willing to learn hands-on and get wet and dirty. Interested individuals or groups of 10 or less can choose which day or days they wish to participate, but should confirm in advance. For more information, or to sign up, please contact Amanda McCutcheon at 477-7278, ext. 1013.

Miracle crusade next month in Tumon

Victory Chapel Miracle will hold its annual Miracle Healing Crusade at 7 p.m. Feb. 14-17 at the main amphitheater at Ypao.